Dhaka, May 15 -- Several voluntary organisations will work to green the banks of 33 canals and lakes in Dhaka city by planting trees to prevent encroachment from June 1, said Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) Administrator Mohammad Azaz.

Azaz announced it after attending a meeting on-site inspection of canal, lake banks and determination action plan on Thursday.

The DNCC administrator said, "We are appointing one gardener for every one kilometre of the canal bank for planting and maintenance of trees. They will work together with these voluntary organizations."

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